But the king of Israel going out overthrew the horses and chariots, and slew the Syrians with a great slaughter.

and the king of Israel goeth out, and smiteth the horses, and the charioteers, and hath smitten among the Aramaeans a great smiting.

And the king of Israel went out and took the horses and the war-carriages, and made great destruction among the Aramaeans.

And the king of Israel went out, and smote the horses and chariots, and slew the Arameans with a great slaughter.

But the king of Israel, going out, struck the horses and the chariots, and he struck the Syrians with a great slaughter.

And the king of Israel went out,.... Of Samaria; when he saw the Syrians fleeing, and his army pursuing, he went forth, perhaps, with more forces, who were now willing to join with him; Josephus (c) says, Ahab had another army within the walls:
and smote the horses and chariots; that is, the men that rode on horses; and in chariots, the Syrian cavalry:
and slew the Syrians with a great slaughter; how many were slain is not said; but the Jewish historian (d) says they plundered the camp, in which were much riches, and great plenty of gold and silver, and took their chariots and horses, and returned to the city of Samaria.
(c) Antiqu. l. 8. c. 14. sect. 2. (d) Ibid.

The king went - Proceeded further in his march. Smote the chariots - The men that fought from them.